History of Japanese Hairstyles: Heian to Meiji Period

Join Prof. Nitta in his brief lesson on the history of Japanese hairstyles during the Heian, Edo, and Meiji Periods!
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[@kockavkimonu8959]

As a person who is (I dare to say deeply) interested in kimonos and things around them, but having language issues, I really appreciate your videos. Thank you.

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks for your kind support! I'm glad the videos somehow help :)

[@coldfire22]

A lot of people confuse a half up ponytail/bun with being a "samurai hairstyle". They often try to back this up by showing images of modern movies or even anime. They fail to realize that this is for a lot of reasons... modernization, ease while filming, actors refusal to do that hair style, or other things come in to play. For the older miniseries Shogun, the director didn't want the chonmage look because he felt it wasn't attractive/befitting a main cast member. I wasn't aware of the Sohatsu style used by doctors and monks before so I found that very interesting.

[@Q2Japan]

Hey thanks for watching! N cheers for the comment

[@77AlexS]

Incredible to see just how much the hairstyles changed over the various periods as well as what was considered "ideal".

[@Q2Japan]

Indeed!

[@soufimostafavikashani8557]

I'm fascinated by Heian period...

[@Q2Japan]

Cool!

[@nebolution]

I am creating a fictional fantasy story that has a civilization that are heavily inspired by japan, Im trying my best to do as much as reasearch as possible! Since Im not japanese myself and I havent visited japan myself I dont have any personal experience or knowledge that I could use as refrence/inspiration, so this is extremely helpful ! Thank you!

[@Q2Japan]

Good luck with your story!

[@akechijubeimitsuhide]

I'm curious about Sengoku era hairstyles, you see these shorter face-framing layers on women and often "loops" on their shoulders that are pulled back into the ponytail. And men seem to have more variations on how the hair is tied, from a "regular" high ponytail to the "tea whisk" style or the low ponytails seen when they go on campaigns. Sometimes they even wear their hair down.

[@Q2Japan]

Yeah it'd be cool to do a part 2!

[@ahmosis_vezo]

After seeing the video, I don’t know if I like the emperor Meiji anymore 😅 He modernised indeed Japan but I feel something were almost lost culturally by embracing the western way of life. Right now, I’m just glad it wasn’t lost at all.

[@Q2Japan]

Definitely a lot was lost with westernization. Thanks for watching!

[@jjmetrejhon1743]

This is a fantstic video, very informative and truly a joy to watch. I would love to know more about the descriptive names for varying shades of black and brown in Japanese hair but so far I'm struggling to look them up. Hopefully I'll be able to find something soon!

[@NAMEREDACTED-lg4bw]

Japanese culture is so interesting, I love it! 😊

[@Q2Japan]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Bruuba]

Thank you for this video!

[@Q2Japan]

Cheers! Thanks for watching!

[@katrinaroen4229]

Great work!!!

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks Katrina! 😊

[@dazdragon445]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing that

[@Q2Japan]

N thanks for always watching!

[@PierrotTheJoker]

very special and informative video , the editing is also great! thank you for uploading !

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks for watching!

[@Milchmann2]

Loved the video. SUPER interesting and very detailed.

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks for the kind words :)

[@hnek]

I llove that movie "Sakuran"!! There's a bunch more I need to see from this video!

[@Q2Japan]

Hope ya do! Cheers

[@erikikuchi3253]

Im interested to see more content like this. Thank you!

[@Q2Japan]

Thank you so much! I'll try :)

[@JuanAguilar-ly7di]

This is an interesting topic. Thank you for this. 😀

[@Q2Japan]

Thank you for watching!

[@Larawish]

this is a great video!!!! it should have more views

[@Q2Japan]

Haha thanks! I appreciate the kind comment

[@Sokx41]

Thank you. I had seen a particular hair style in a recent movie about the 47 ronin, in which one of men, who divorced his wife to protect her, had what I know know is the kobusho-fu stile what I termed hedge-row.

[@nibbletman]

Great stuff :) Would love to see some more content about contemporary issues and trends surrounding hair in Japan. Also, nice job with the video editing, some great graphics in there ^_^

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks Edoooo :) And good to know. I'll think about contemporary topics!

[@danopsteegh7684]

Informative and engaging video. Subscribed.

[@Q2Japan]

Thank you very much! :)

[@MabeEstilismo]

Me encanta todo lo que has dicho en el vídeo, he aprendido bastante. Por favor más videos así 🤞

[@Q2Japan]

Gracias! Espero que puedo hacer más vídeos :)

[@RP-mm9ie]

Thanks

[@franceshaypenny8481]

Maybe this was just the Sengoku era - but I thought that Ashigaru, Samurai, etc., had short beards? I think they look amazing.

[@Q2Japan]

I'll have to ask Fumi! But I agree 👍

[@Blakeneyd]

Really interesting! I would love to know more about how some of the elaborate hairstyles were achieved - for example was anything used to make the style look fuller (perhaps not necessary with very long hair), we’re there any types of setting products, etc.? Would also love to know more about the manufacture and use of hair jewelry. Thank you for these videos- just subscribed. 😊

[@Q2Japan]

Thank you! I'll try to find another hair expert :) but might be tough!

[@ezekielcambey2341]

Great video

[@Q2Japan]

Thank you!

[@EssenceofJapan]

I’ve found the video very instructive! Great work on After effects!

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks Yoshi! Looking forward to your upcoming vids :)

[@ocean_eyes_6994]

Black rouge is my favorite

[@Q2Japan]

Cool 😎

[@iriceuvm]

Nice video!

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks Ian!

[@tommygun4355]

Cool very interesting

[@Q2Japan]

Glad ya liked it :)

[@PonkanPonkanPonkan]

Wow. I just finished watching Sakuran and I searched Edo hairstyle and funny I saw Sakuran here.

[@Q2Japan]

Oh cool! ^^

[@boyinblue.]

I actually watched Kaguya hime last night, I wanted a nice little movie to watch while I painted. I even thought of it right before anything was said about it.

[@Q2Japan]

Cool cool!

[@Wolf-1260]

Thank you for all this information. Very good video. I've seen high "ponytail" tied with what looks like a fabric band. Is there a name for this "band"?

[@Q2Japan]

I think it's called a Motoyui :)

[@Miriam5718]

Very Good. Thank you. I'd like to know more about the gentleman who was featured in this video.

[@Q2Japan]

Thank you! He's a retired anthropology professor from Kibi International University :)

[@nickshocker5223]

Dear QT Japan I just stumbled onto your channel I am an American Barber 💈 but I do a lot of Asian inspired flare in my cuts , so watching this was Basically Mandatory. I found it extremely informative , and I am also inquisitive .... I am wondering what you would call YOUR hairstyle in Japanese? (Because it is very similar to mine) Please W/B

[@Q2Japan]

Hi Nick! Glad you enjoyed the video :) Hmm not sure! But many of my friends call it a "mageh" or "kukuri"

[@Snailirific]

Very informative!

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-mg5zl9rl8v]

Bobbyさん、お元気ですか？ 日本人の髪型の変遷は、面白いですね。興味深いビデオをありがとうございました。

[@Q2Japan]

ありがとうございます！とても嬉しいです

[@Satanna.avemaria]

The edo era hair and makeup of women reminds me of Georgian women style hair and makeup, or rococo. They all looked like porcelain dolls.

[@greenlanternhjla]

Ive been really interested in why facial hair among japanese men is almost non-existent. I heard from various people that it was a response to facial hair being tied to imperial Japan 's militarism but ive never seen any concrete research on that topic

[@Q2Japan]

Good question! Just my guess but I think it's a lot of American influence. That clean cut shaved look of the 50's and 60's business man. But I'm probably wrong.

[@simply_simgames4177]

If only America hadn't found japan none of this major changes in modern westernization of clothing would have ever happened, its really sad that this happened becasue it was ruining japanese culture and the fact that this was demolishing the moral value of traditional japanese fashion and hairstyles and its just so sad. :( But yet again i loved your timeline of japanese history!

[@Q2Japan]

Thanks for tuning in! I'm sure Japan would have eventually westernized, but I'm happy to see that a lot of traditions here have adapted well into the times :)

[@tanzoh2615]

First

[@Q2Japan]

Whoa 😂

[@kalpmonteiro9229]

IN PORTUGUESE , PLEASE 🤷‍♂️

[@Q2Japan]

I don't speak Portuguese 😂